Category: Team Sports

WVU football seniors bought in to building some momentum for the program going forward

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Nov. 14—MORGANTOWN — In the middle of the Colorado game, West Virginia recognized the 2005 team for its victory over Georgia, 38-35, to win the Sugar Bowl. It was one of the major bowl wins in the Mountaineers’ history. Most of them were there to celebrate, and their presence was felt in the stadium. There were kids on the sideline asking quarterback Pat White for autographs, Steve Slaton …

Things to watch: Idaho's run defense key to road win against Hornets

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Nov. 14—With two games remaining, after seeing its playoff hopes dashed, Idaho (4-6, 2-4 Big Sky Conference) has to recalibrate the remainder of its season. The Vandals’ efforts to go out on a winning streak and a .500 record begin with a road trip to Sacramento State. Here are three things to watch as the Vandals face the Hornets (6-4, 4-2). 1. What Idaho team shows up? Following three …

Things to watch: Eastern Washington seniors prepare for final home game

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Nov. 14—On the Eastern Washington football team, there is a group that watches film beyond the scope expected by position coaches. Nolan Ulm referred to them Tuesday as “the grinders.” About two months ago, Jake Schakel started coming to those meetings, and Ulm pulled him aside. “You’re ready,” the sixth-year senior said he told the redshirt freshman quarterback. “This team is going to need …

Two-minute drill: WSU's keys to victory against Louisiana Tech

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Nov. 14—PULLMAN — Here is what to watch for when Washington State hosts Louisiana Tech at 7 p.m. Saturday on The CW. When Louisiana Tech has the ball… Much of the Bulldogs’ offense figures to depend on who they play at quarterback. Starter Blake Baker went down with a torn ACL in La Tech’s last game, a close loss to Delaware, which turns things over to two QBs: Evan Bullock and Trey Kukuk. …

The pick: Why Washington State will beat Louisiana Tech

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Nov. 14—PULLMAN — If ever there was a trap game facing Washington State, this is it. In the Cougars’ next game, a home matchup with Louisiana Tech set for 7 p.m. Saturday, it is far from a guarantee the hosts roll. That’s mostly because of the kind of defense the Bulldogs have been playing, and how they match up with WSU’s quarterback. Fifth-year senior Zevi Eckhaus has thrown six …

Prep football: Longtime head football coach Jerry Staton dies at 84

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… ALBIA — Longtime head football coach and teacher Jerry Staton died on Thursday in Oskaloosa, according to an obituary published by his family. Staton was 84. The former Ottumwa native and Ottumwa High School graduate served as the head coach for several successful area high school programs over 53 years, including leading Oskaloosa High School to a state championship in 1996. Besides coaching …

Wall races to perfect season with big Class 9A victory over Howard

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Nov. 14—VERMILLION, S.D. — Just as it had done all season, the Wall football machine churned out yards and points at a prolific pace on Friday. Scoring on each of its first nine possessions, top-seeded Wall ran away from seventh-seeded Howard, securing the Class 9A state championship in a 60-6 rout at the DakotaDome. As the Eagles closed out a perfect 12-0 season, Friday’s triumph marked the …

Woods goes for historic MSFL title game victory Saturday

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Lots of milestones will be within reach Saturday afternoon for the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College football team. The Pomeroys play host to Calumet College of St. Joseph at 3 p.m. Saturday at Jay Barrett Field on the West Vigo High School campus for the 2025 Midwest Sprint Football League championship. SMWC enters the game with a 7-0 record and a victory over the Crimson Wave (6-1) would give …

Gophers running back Darius Taylor in line to return vs. Oregon

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… EUGENE, Ore. — The Gophers come out of the bye week a healthier football team, with running back Darius Taylor in line to return from a one-game absence against No. 8 Oregon on Friday night at Autzen Stadium. Taylor, who has 354 rushing yards on 80 carries this season, is not listed on the unavailability report, indicating he will be able to play. The junior from Detroit missed the 23-30 …

UConn football looks to ‘defy human nature,’ go undefeated at home as it hosts Air Force Saturday

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Joe Fagnano has had a Senior Day before, but never one quite like he’ll have on Saturday. In the wake of leading the UConn football team to a thrilling 37-34 win over ACC-contending Duke in front of a near-record crowd that stormed Rentschler Field, Fagnano has garnered national attention for the Heisman-like stat line he’s put together this season. He is second in the nation in passing yards …